How to add contacts to Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI 2026

Adding contacts on Xiaomi smartphones seems like a simple task – until you face the nuances MIUI. The system offers several ways to save numbers, from manually entering to automatically syncing with cloud services, but for some reason even experienced users sometimes lose saved contacts after resetting or changing settings. SIM-In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of adding contacts on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO (including models from 2023 to 2026, and how to avoid losing them when flashing or replacing your phone.

Feature MIUI — It's very tightly integrated with Google and Xiaomi Cloud, which makes it easier to back up, but it requires the right setup, for example, if you add a contact to the phone. SIM-The card will not sync with the account and disappear when it is retrieved, and saving it to the Local Phone Book will result in data loss when reset to factory settings. We will show you how to choose the best way for your case – whether it’s to transfer contacts from an old phone, recover from a reset or simply add a new number.

1. Adding contact manually through the “Contacts” app

The most obvious way is to enter the number directly into the phone book. In MIUI 14 (and newer versions), the interface of the Contacts app has changed, but the essence remains the same.

  1. Open the Contacts app** (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
  2. Click the + (plus) button in the lower right corner or select New Contact in the menu.
  3. Fill in the fields: 📞 Name (required for preservation) 📱 Phone number (specify country code, for example, +7 9XX XXX-XX-XX) 📧 Email, address, birthday (optional)
  • 🔄 Google (synchronized with the account)
  • ☁️ Xiaomi Cloud (requires authorization in Mi-account)
  • 📱 Local phone book (only on this device)
  • 📲 SIM-map (restricted by memory) SIM, 250 contacts)
  • Press Save.

If the contacts are not synchronized:

  • 🔄 Check your internet connection (only online sync works).
  • 🔧 Update Google Contacts app in Play Market.
  • 📱 Restart your phone and wait for automatic sync (can take up to 10 minutes).